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PAUL DI'ANNO Wants To Do One Final Tour With IRON MAIDEN
Former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno recently gave an interview to the Belgian fan site PaulDiAnno.be about his upcoming projects and his thoughts on MAIDEN's musical progression over the years. Several exceprts from the interview follow: Q: How do you feel MAIDEN would of progressed had you nev...October 5, 2004
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OCEANS OF SADNESS Complete Work On New Album
Belgian melodic death metallers OCEANS OF SADNESS have set "Send In the Clowns" as the title of their third full-length album, tentatively due in late November. The follow-up to 2002's "Laughing Tears * Crying Smile" was recorded at Midas Studio in Lokeren, Belgium with producer Tony De Block and wa...October 5, 2004
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STARRATS Begin Recording Sophomore Album
Danish hard rockers STARRATS have entered Whitebranch studio in Hillerød, Denmark to begin recording their sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2005. Nine drum tracks have been recorded thus far, and four more songs, plus a couple of covers, will be tracked in the near future. The upcoming CD w...October 4, 2004
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'Live Aid' DVD Final Track Listing To Include JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH
Bob Geldof, the internationally acclaimed rock star philanthropist and the organizer of the twin British and American Live Aid concerts in 1985, has announced the complete track listing for the "Live Aid" DVD, due in North America on November 16 via Warner Vision International. Among the songs featu...October 4, 2004
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BLUDGEON Announce New Album Working Title
Chicago-based metallers BLUDGEON have set "Fuck My Wife Please" as the "working title" of their new album, tentatively due in late 2004/early 2005. The first signing to MANOWAR's Magic Circle Music, BLUDGEON had their debut album, "Crucify the Priest", produced by MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio. A live...October 4, 2004
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USURPER: 'Cryptobeast' Listening Party Announced
The new USURPER CD, entitled "Cryptobeast", won't be out on Earache Records until the early spring of 2005. While waiting for the pressing/layout/booklet and assorted necessities, the band wants to give some fans the chance to get an early preview. Here are the details. Saturday November 6, 2004 Del...October 3, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Ringtones Now Available
According to a posting on the official JUDAS PRIEST web site, ringtones featuring several of the band's classic tracks are currently available from www.ringtones.com. The service is currently available only in the U.K. and each tone costs £3. The JUDAS PRIEST ringtones currently available for purcha...September 30, 2004
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer To Finish Book About Band's Early Years
The following update has been posted on the official web site of original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins: "Al says THE DENIAL [also featuring IRON MAIDEN/PRAYING MANTIS guitarist Dennis Stratton] have decided to take a break because nearly all the members of the band have their own commitments at thi...September 29, 2004
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STEEL PROPHET: 'Leatherette' Video Posted Online
California-based power metallers STEEL PROPHET have uploaded the video for their track "Leatherette" at this location (Quicktime, 11 MB). "Leatherette" comes off the group's latest CD, "Beware", which was released in July through Nightmare Records in the U.S., Massacre Records in Europe, Canada and...September 26, 2004
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EXCITER: Early Albums To Be Remastered, Reissued
Original EXCITER members Dan Beehler (drums, vocals) and Allan Johnson (bass) have joined forces with Megaforce Records and ANNIHILATOR chief Jeff Waters to re-master and re-release the first six EXCITER releases. The new versions of the classic early EXCITER albums will be re-mastered by Waters and...September 26, 2004
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Iraqi Heavy Metal Band ACRASSICAUDA Forced Out By Radical Islamists
Popbitch.com is reporting that the Iraqi metal band ACRASSICAUDA have fled to Jordan after threats by radical Islamists in Iraq, prompting the web site to remark, "So U.S. and U.K.: well done for the new, free, liberal Iraq." Back in August, The Wall Street Journal published an article describing AC...September 23, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: New Album Release Pushed Back To January
JUDAS PRIEST have postponed the release date of their new studio album to January 4, 2005 from the previously announced December 28, 2004. The release date was moved the request of the band's record label, Sony/Epic Records, according to a posting on the group's official web site. As previously repo...September 23, 2004
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CRADLE OF FILTH's 'Gilded Cunt' T-Shirt Banned
According to Roadrunner Records U.K., merchandise company Blue Grape have had their printing plant refuse to handle the proposed artwork for the new CRADLE OF FILTH T-Shirt. The factory (TOT Shirts Ltd.) have been forced to reject the order since staff literally downed tools in disgust. The proposed...September 20, 2004
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Chilean Black Metal Fan Declared 'Mentally Ill', Escapes Murder Charge
A Chilean black metal fan who killed an Italian Catholic priest at the conclusion of a Mass at Santiago's Metropolitan Cathedral on July 24 was declared mentally ill and will receive psychiatric treatment instead of imprisonment, the court that investigated the crime announced earlier this week. Jud...September 17, 2004
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Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK Talks About Landing ICED EARTH Gig
Former HALFORD and current ICED EARTH drummer Bobby Jarzombek recently spoke to Ferrante's Power Equipment about how he landed the ICED EARTH gig and his gear and technique. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Ferrante's Power Equipment: How did you get the Iced Earth gig? Did you have to au...September 17, 2004